Living Rock Podcast

In this final message, we explore the Holy Spirit as the catalyst of our lives—the One who alone brings healthy, lasting change. Though life shifts and sin distorts, the Spirit convicts, frees, and reshapes us from within, producing what our willpower never could. And His work in us inevitably overflows through us: transformed people become instruments of transformation in God’s wider purposes. So, the question remains—are we waiting for things around us to change, or will we surrender to God’s grace, His empowering presence for true change?

In this message Mike teaches from 1 Corinthians 12 to help us understand the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit and how God manifests His power through His people for the good of the church and the impact of the world. Walking through the nine gifts (wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation) Mike explains what each one looks like in practice, why they’re given, and how they all point unmistakably to Jesus. With real-life examples, clear biblical teaching, and a call to “eagerly desire” these gifts, this message stirs faith for a Spirit-filled church that moves in love, power, and bold witness.

In part five of The Spirit and Me, Christopher explores the Holy Spirit as our catalyst for change, the one who reshapes us from the inside out and empowers meaningful transformation in our lives. Drawing from Acts 2:36–41, he shows how the Word of God brings conviction, how the Spirit supplies both the faith and the power to change, and how genuine transformation in us becomes the doorway for God to change things through us. Christopher challenges us to cooperate with the Spirit’s work, discern what truly matters, and embrace God’s purpose - not only for ourselves, but for those God intends to reach through us.

In “Church 1,2,3,” David takes a closer look at the church that emerges at the start of Acts. We look at chapter 1, 2 and 3 and see how Jesus builds His church through revelation, the power of the Holy Spirit, and an outward-looking life of mission. Beginning with Peter’s confession of Christ as Messiah in Matthew 16, we see how the early church was formed through Spirit-empowered devotion, radical community, simplicity of heart, and daily growth. David then highlights the healing at the Beautiful Gate as a picture of the church turned “inside-out,” offering the world what Christ has given us: hope, power, compassion, and transformed lives.

In this Extraordinary message Ovi shares all about 'calling'. Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him; not for their qualifications, but for their willingness. When Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew heard His call, they left everything immediately and followed. True discipleship means instant obedience, surrendering our old life, and walking daily with Jesus in faith and love. Following Him costs something, but it leads to everything that truly matters - life, purpose, and eternal reward.

In this message, Mike shares about being An Extraordinary Witness, drawing from Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses.” He reminds us that when we’re filled with the Spirit, we become witnesses - not by effort, but by transformation.Mike challenges the church to be bold in sharing Jesus in a world that’s shaking and searching for truth. Using examples from Acts 3, 4, and 9, he shows how early believers lived as witnesses through miracles, prayer, obedience, and courage. Like Peter, Stephen, Philip, and Paul, we’re called to demonstrate and declare Christ with power and compassion. Our everyday lives, our words, and even how we face hardship can all testify to Jesus. The invitation is clear: to be Spirit-filled, prayerful, and unashamed witnesses; people through whom God’s extraordinary power and love are made known.

In this message, Sharon speaks about God’s extraordinary presence, drawing from Exodus 3 and Exodus 33–34. She traces Moses’ journey from the burning bush to the mountain of God, showing how his defining cry was: “If your presence does not go with us, do not send us from here.” (Exodus 33:15). Moses refused to settle for distance, ritual, or religion - he longed for God Himself.Sharon challenges us to pursue that same hunger for the Holy Spirit today; not just relying on past encounters, but continually seeking His manifest presence in our midst. God’s desire is to dwell among His people, to fill us with His Spirit, and to make His power visible through us. When we prioritise His presence in our lives, homes, and gatherings, others will see His work and be amazed - because “what God is doing with you is awe-inspiring” (Exodus 34:10).

This message explores the biblical meaning of worship as a way of life rather than a moment of singing on Sunday. Drawing from the Hebrew word “avad,” which means both work and worship, it reveals that God views our labor, service, and daily actions as expressions of devotion. True worship, therefore, extends beyond music to encompass every aspect of life — how we work, serve, and live before God.

In this Extraordinary series message, Hilary shares from Romans 5:17 about what it means to reign in life through Jesus Christ. She explains that while sin and death once ruled through Adam, Jesus now invites us to live in triumph through His abundant grace and gift of righteousness. Reigning in life isn’t about ease or status. It’s about living with resurrection power and confidence in the One who reigns forever (Ephesians 1:19–21).Drawing from Paul’s letters and his story in 2 Corinthians, Hilary shows that true victory often appears in weakness and dependence on God. Like Paul, we can say, “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9–10). Even in pressure, pain, or uncertainty, God’s power works within us. By fixing our eyes on Jesus — the risen, reigning Lord (Hebrews 12:2) — we find strength, perspective, and purpose. We reign not by avoiding trials but by overcoming through His life in us.

In this BUILD series message, Niki teaches on prayer — why we pray and how to pray effectively. Prayer, she explains, is two-way communication with God, not a ritual or wish list, but a living partnership with our Father. Drawing from Matthew 6:5–13, Romans 8:26, and James 1:6–8, Niki shows that effective prayer is rooted in humility, faith, and alignment with God’s will.She encourages believers to pray with confidence, guided by the Holy Spirit, knowing that God already knows our needs and desires to work through us. Prayer builds relationship, brings spiritual growth, and releases God’s power into everyday life. Whether asking, declaring, or simply thanking Him, we pray from faith, not fear - trusting that the One who hears us can do “exceedingly, abundantly more than all we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20).

In this message, William shares a prophetic word for the church titled “Streams in the Desert.” Drawing from Ezekiel 47 and John 7:37–39, he shows that the river flowing from the temple represents the Holy Spirit, who now lives within God’s people. Wherever this river flows, life, healing, and fruitfulness follow. William explains that when we are filled with the Spirit, streams of living water flow from within us — refreshing those around us and transforming even the driest places.Referencing Isaiah 35:6, Isaiah 43:19, and Isaiah 55:1, he reminds us that God is doing a new thing, bringing breakthrough and renewal through His people. As “streams in the desert,” we are called to bring His presence into homes, workplaces, and communities, showing His love through hospitality, unity, and compassion. When the banks burst, William says, the geography will change - a picture of the Holy Spirit’s power to bring life wherever He flows.

In this Extraordinary series message, David Lyon shares from Matthew 8–9, showing how these chapters capture the heart of Jesus’ ministry, and the heart of our mission as His church.Through a series of encounters (a leper healed, a centurion’s servant restored, storms calmed, the demon-possessed set free, the sick and dying made whole) we see that Jesus meets every kind of need with power, compassion, and grace. David highlights how these chapters end with a turning point in Matthew 9:35–38, where Jesus looks upon the crowds with compassion and declares, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” It’s a threshold moment: Jesus begins to multiply His ministry by sending out others to do what He has been doing.David explains that in these stories we see: • Nobodies — unnamed, ordinary people who met Jesus and were transformed. • Somebodies — because once we meet Him, we discover who we truly are: loved, forgiven, filled with purpose and identity (Matthew 16:15–18). • Everybody — because these stories

In this Extraordinary series message, Phil shares from Luke 5:1–11 about the extraordinary partnership between Jesus and Simon Peter, and what it teaches us about following Christ today.After a long, fruitless night of fishing, Simon meets Jesus on the shore of Galilee and experiences a miraculous catch that changes everything. Through this encounter, Jesus reveals four key truths that still encourage and challenge us:“You can trust Me.”Jesus steps into Simon’s ordinary life and meets him in his frustration and fatigue. Just as He cared for Simon’s physical and spiritual needs, He knows and cares for ours too (Hebrews 13:8; Philippians 4:19).“You have a new partner.”When Simon lets Jesus into his boat, everything changes. Partnering with Jesus - and later, with the Holy Spirit - brings divine abundance and fruitfulness that our own strength never could (John 15:5; Acts 1:8).“We go again.”Though weary, Simon obeys Jesus’ call to “put out into deep water.” His obedience leads to breakthrough and revelation. Ove

David encourages us as we come to the Lord's Table and break bread and share wine together.

In Matthew 16 Jesus asks his disciples a great question: "Who do you say I am?". This question is one of the important questions we can answer for ourselves - who do we say Jesus is? In this message we take a look at some of Jesus' characteristics, along with his life, death and resurrection, and see how we can begin to answer that question for ourselves. 

As we read Paul's prayer and encouragement to the church in Ephesians 3 and 4 we discover 5 important things to embrace as a church family in this season as we see God's Kingdom advance.

In this message, Ovi shares how God takes us “from zero to hero.” Using the story of Gideon (Judges 6–8), Ovi shows how God calls the weak, overlooked, and fearful — not because of who they are, but because of who He is. Gideon saw himself as the least in his family and tribe (Judges 6:15), yet God called him a “mighty warrior” (Judges 6:12) and clothed him with His Spirit (Judges 6:34) to lead Israel to victory.Ovi reminds us that we often downgrade ourselves, thinking we’re unqualified, shy, or not gifted enough. But what matters is not how we see ourselves — it’s how God sees us. Through the Holy Spirit, He equips us with boldness, gifts, and power (Acts 1:8; Romans 8:26) to live extraordinary lives, serve others (1 Peter 4:10–11), and share the gospel (Mark 16:15).

In this message, David speaks about what it means to be a Spirit-Filled Family. Looking at Acts 1–2, he reminds us that Jesus promised to baptise His people with the Holy Spirit, and on the day of Pentecost that promise was fulfilled. From that moment, the Spirit came not just upon people temporarily (as in the Old Testament) but to live within every believer, forming a new kind of people — the church.

In this message Ovi takes us through Psalm 23 verse-by-verse and helps us to unpack what David meant when he said "I lack nothing", even while hiding from his enemies. We learn what it truly means to have the Lord as your shepherd and find contentment in God's provision, protection, and presence, even in difficult times

In this message we explore what it means to partner with the Holy Spirit as our Co-Worker in building God’s Kingdom (Php 2:12-13). He helps us work out our salvation by walking in holy awe before Him, relying on His unlimited power, and recognising that progress often comes through setbacks and failures, which in His hands serve as a canvas for His grace, bringing Him glory.